Charuto Tobacco Vanille

Final Thoughts

If Charuto Tobacco Vanille were a movie character, it would be Ron Swanson from Parks and Recreation – rugged, slightly gruff at first, but with a hidden sweet, sentimental side revealed over time. A comforting companion on a chilly day.

Olfactory Experience

Charuto Tobacco Vanille starts with a boozy, spiced tobacco that reminds me of pipe tobacco steeped in rum. The initial spice is bold, almost medicinal, like clove cigarettes mixed with cherry cough syrup. The heart develops a creamy vanilla, softened by tonka bean. It's warmer and less sweet than the opening, thankfully. The drydown introduces the dried fruit notes, like a fig newton without the pastry, alongside a generic woody base. It deviates from its inspiration in the base, lacking the nuanced cocoa found in the original, ending up with a slightly synthetic, plasticky drydown.

Performance Reality Check

I get a solid 7-8 hours of wear with Charuto Tobacco Vanille. Projection is moderate, reaching about an arm's length for the first 3 hours, then settling closer to the skin. I wore this to a chilly outdoor event and found it perfect for cutting through the cold, but it could be overwhelming in warmer settings.